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Hi anyone have any idea i am confused

Hi anyone have any idea i am confused-example-1
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Answer:

3rd option

Explanation:

y = x² + 2x - 35

consider the factors of the constant term (- 35) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 2)

the factors are + 7 and - 5 , since

7 × - 5 = - 35 and 7 - 5 = + 2 , then

y = (x + 7)(x - 5) ← in intercept form

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